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MARK MAZZETTI is a highly accomplished Entertainment, Music & Media Executive with 20+ years of Record Production, Mixing & Co-Mastering experience. He has been a driving creative force behind multi-Platinum, Grammy Award-winning records that have sold a combined 40 Million+ copies worldwide, generating $100 Million+ in domestic and international sales. Mark’s company RECORD COMPANY IN A BOX, is home for his creative efforts that include one on one specialized A&R and Artist Development for artists/singers/song writers and bands who wish to achieve greater artistic and commercial success.

RECORD COMPANY IN A BOX provides specific expertise in A&R, artist development, pitching masters to music supervisors for movie trailers, film and TV, radio promotion, brand development, strategic marketing & promotion, budget management, and creative & business operational oversight for individual artists, record labels/distribution companies and management companies at all levels. We develop and execute long-term marketing strategies and national cross-platform publicity and advertising campaigns that enhance brand awareness, build brand loyalty, increase market share and drive revenue working closely with Sales and Distribution. Mark Mazzetti is a dynamic leader and artistic mentor with demonstrated ability to develop songs/careers while managing multiple high-priority projects on concurrent time -lines, bringing them in on time and under budget. Mark is a music innovator and strategic big-picture thinker with gifted insight and exceptional communication, presentation, logistical management and team-building skills.

EXPERTISE:

A&R, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, RECORDED ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA

MAJOR & INDEPENDENT LABELS AND INDEPENDENT CONTENT AGGREGATORS

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT | MUSIC CONTENT PRODUCTION ,A&R/ARTIST DEVELOPMENT & ACQUISITION | BRAND DEVELOPMENT

Co-founded independent record label, led all day-to-day business operations for label, as well as for music publishing companies Pelican Pointe Songs and R&M Artist Music Publishing, directing $2.5 Million operating budget. Contracted with marketing firms and video directors, hired and supervised 8-member staff (publicist, radio promotions team, booking agents) in the promotion of special releases and pricing programs. Developed, oversaw creative execution of multiple cross-platform marketing strategies (TV, radio, online, new media) to establish artists, and drive music, video product and merchandise sales.

Key Accomplishments:

● Signed California band NATIONAL PRODUCT, executive produced debut CD “LUNA,” and secured press coverage. Sold 40,000+ CDs, digital downloads and ringtones, delivering $500,000 in 18 months. Single “By All Means” honored with 2007 mtvU BEST VIDEO AWARD. Secured lucrative co-publishing and record contracts with BMI, FUJIPACIFIC MUSIC and VILLAGE AGAIN RECORDS (Japan), tour sponsorships with CRUNK and McDONALD’S, and signed writers to ASCAP and BMI.

● Negotiated and closed $2.5 Million music distribution deal with ICON Music Entertainment Services, and coordinated all R&M and ICON marketing and merchandising efforts.

Directed creative and business operations, secured new business development opportunities for independent record label. Negotiated and closed $2 Million distribution deal with SONY/RED Distribution for CD and digital product. Developed multiple cross-channel promotional strategies for recording artists to enhance artist brand profile and drive record sales. Created marketing strategy targeting all major U.S. record labels, successfully promoting the value of remixing in surround sound to produce higher quality recordings; efforts delivered a significant new revenue stream for company, $1 Million in first year.

Key Accomplishments:

● JOHN MAYER, “ROOM FOR SQUARES” CD

Developed artist’s music, from demos through to final masters, for 4xPLATINUM-selling SONY/COLUMBIA debut release, which featured GRAMMY AWARD-winning Number 1 Hit Single, “Your Body Is A Wonderland” and “No Such Thing.” CD sold 4 Million copies in less than two years’ time.

Early adopter of DVD technology, played key role in revolutionizing recording industry by introducing DVD format and associated technical features to 25+ major record label executives. Successfully promoted the transfer of video assets from VHS and Laser Disc to DVD.

1994 GRAMMY AWARDS(Three), Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (“If I Ever Lose My Faith In You”) & Best Long Form Music Video

1994 GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS (Two), Best Album & Record of the Year

AMY GRANT, “HEART IN MOTION” (4XPlatinum Album)

1992 GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS(Four), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (“Baby, Baby”),Record of the Year (“Baby, Baby”) & Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (“Baby, Baby”)

1992 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD NOMINATION, Best Rock/Pop Performance by a Female

JANET JACKSON, “RHYTHM NATION 1814” (12XPlatinum Album)

1990 GRAMMY AWARD, Best Music Video, Long Form

1990 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS (Six), Top Hot 100 Singles Artist of the Year, Top Selling Album of the Year, Top Selling R&B Album of the Year, Top Selling R&B Albums Artist of the Year, Top Selling R&B Artist of the Year, Top Dance Club Play Artist of the Year & Top Hot Dance 12” Singles Sales of the Year

1989 TOP RECORD PROMOTION MANAGER OF THE YEAR | KMEL Radio | Vice President of A&R, A& M Records

1988 TOP RECORD PROMOTION MANAGER OF THE YEAR | KMEL Radio | Vice President of A&R, A& M Records